JKWG Golf, the parent company of GreenTee Golfshop, is a growing leader in premium golf retail, curating high-performance and fashion-forward golf apparel for enthusiasts across Canada. With a strong presence in both physical retail and e-commerce, we specialize in sourcing and showcasing top-tier golf brands from Korea, the United States, and beyond. Our mission is to bring innovation, style, and precision to the modern golfer’s wardrobe.

Purchasing and Buying Manager (Apparels: Contact with Korean, US, Canadian vendors)

Key Responsibilities:

• Handled the entire procurement process, including product consultations with vendors, purchasing, apparel design selecting, shipping, importation, inventory management, and distribution to stores.
• Preferred candidate has over 5+ years of experience in import/export operations with a solid understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Communicated with Korean Golf apparel vendors to manage quarterly purchases, inventory control, and product consultations.
• Select and purchase seasonal golf clothing and accessories aligned with the latest fashion and market trends.
•  Ensure thorough understanding and management of contracts to maintain internal compliance with company sales policies and legal regulations.
• After goods are received, input purchase orders into the Shopify system and coordinate task assignments—such as inventory receiving, product registration, and launch scheduling—to ensure that products are released on time
• Analyzed sales and inventory data, and prepared regular reports for management
• Coordinated with shop managers (AGM) to oversee visual merchandising and ensure consistent store presentation every week
• Collect weekly inventory ratio reports from each shop manager, identify any discrepancies with the system records, and coordinate with the inventory manager to correct and update the data accordingly
• Responsible for fashion show, including selecting models, and coordinated fitting sessions and ensured the proper styling of outfits for the show

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, particularly in apparel or fashion retail
• Hands-on experience with import/export operations and dealing with international vendors, especially in Korea, the US, and Canada
• Familiarity with fashion buying cycles, trend forecasting, and seasonal merchandise planning

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of international trade compliance, customs regulations, and logistics (e.g., duties, tariffs, incoterms)
• Proficiency in Shopify or equivalent retail/inventory management systems
• Skilled in data analysis (Excel, ERP, inventory systems) for tracking sales, purchase trends, and forecasting

Communication & Coordination:

• Bilingual or proficient in Korean and English to liaise with Korean apparel vendors effectively
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functionally with design, inventory, logistics, and retail operations teams
• Comfortable leading projects such as fashion shows, visual merchandising, and store launch campaigns

Fashion & Market Insight:

• Strong eye for fashion trends, with a preference for candidates experienced in golf apparel or athleisure
• Ability to evaluate vendor proposals and product samples for style, quality, and market fit

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field
• Prior experience in a multi-brand retail company or boutique fashion chain
• Demonstrated leadership in managing store-level execution (e.g., merchandising, staff coordination)
• Experience planning or managing fashion shows or marketing events is a strong asset
• Prior experience using data-driven tools to manage inventory discrepancies and improve procurement accuracy
• Knowledge of golf industry is plus

SALARY

50,000 CAD -60,000CAD

Please send your resume to christina.kim@jkworldgroup.com